About the LBO
The RYCO Local Branch Office (LBO) in Montenegro is based in Podgorica and operates throughout Montenegro. Its mission is to support youth, civil society organizations (CSOs), high schools, and youth workers through regional mobility programs and activities that promote youth cooperation and reconciliation in the Western Balkans.
The office advances RYCO values through both regional programs and locally rooted initiatives, with a strong focus on youth participation, intercultural dialogue, capacity building, and the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda.
Local impact
16
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
17
MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES
11
CAPACITY-BUILDING TRAININGS
1,400+
YOUNG PEOPLE
- Open Calls: Montenegrin CSOs have been supported to lead regional projects in collaboration with CSOs and high schools from the Western Balkans, while the LBO has also partnered in projects led by other RYCO Contracting Parties.
- Superschools: Across three program cycles, 16 secondary schools from Montenegro participated in school-to-school exchanges involving more than 220 students.
- Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund: Across three cycles, 4 NGOs and 5 individuals from Montenegro were supported to implement cultural initiatives.
- Youth, Peace and Security: A training course engaged 17 young participants; seven consultations were held in six municipalities and at the University of Montenegro, gathering 150 participants; two sessions were designed for the Council of Europe’s School of Political Studies; and a year-end event brought together 12 MPs to discuss the YPS Agenda and the peace capital methodology.
- Capacity building: Nine capacity-building sessions for potential grant applicants reached more than 185 participants from secondary schools and CSOs. A separate training for young journalists, organized with the OSCE Mission, trained 17 media representatives in intercultural dialogue and ethical reporting.
- Sport and intercultural dialogue: Eight trainings for young athletes engaged 160 participants. Intercultural Youth Hubs, organized with the French Embassy, brought together more than 180 young people across eight hubs, while a related youth camp used sport as a tool for peace and tolerance.
- Other local initiatives: The Balkan Academy of Music fosters cooperation among young jazz musicians from the region, while 20 Youth Talks sessions have engaged around 500 young people from diverse backgrounds.
Opportunities
RYCO and OSCE Host Training and Forum on Youth, Peace and Security in Budva
The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) local branch in Montenegro organized a three-day training titled “Capacity Building for Representatives of...
Next Stop Podgorica: Regional Leadership Tour Continues in Montenegro
The next stop of RYCO’s Leadership Regional Tour took place in Montenegro, bringing together senior leadership, institutional partners, international stakeholders,...
Supporting Young Cultural Practitioners: WB Youth Cultural Fund Achievements Presented in Montenegro
Podgorica, March 2 – RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro organized an event aimed at promoting the achievements of grantees...
High-Level Superschools Visit Highlights Student Exchange in Montenegro
Kotor - On February 6th, 2026, a high-level visit was held to one of the awarded Superschools programs, implemented as...
Conference “Berlin Process Youth Forum – Conclusions and Recommendations in the Context of Montenegro” Held in Parliament
The Parliament of Montenegro today hosted the conference “Berlin Process Youth Forum – Conclusions and Recommendations in the Context of...
YPS Training Held in Montenegro: Strengthening Capacities of Schools and Civil Society for the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda
The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), in cooperation with the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, organized a three-day training from 28...
RYCO Goes to Berlin: Study Visit with the Delegation of the Parliament of Montenegro
A delegation of the Parliament of Montenegro took part in a three-day study visit to Berlin within the programme “Exchange...
RISE Local Forum in Podgorica: Youth Driving Change
The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), in cooperation with IEC Tehnopolis and partners, held the RISE Local Forum on September...
Meet the Superschools in Montenegro – Exchange and mobility of high school students in the WB6 for reconciliation and better regional cooperation
Today in Podgorica, a “Meet the Superschools” event was held, during which agreements were signed with nine Montenegrin schools whose...
Youth in Action: SHAPE THE FUTURE 2025 – Regional Summer Camp in Berane Gathered 50 Young People from the Western Balkans
From June 16 to 21, Berane, a small town in northeastern Montenegro, became a meeting point for young changemakers from...
RYCO and OSCE organized Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Conference in Podgorica
Montenegrin MPs sign Declaration committing them to enhanced co-operation with youth Podgorica- Montenegrin MPs have committed to establishing regular dialogue...
RYCO Montenegro Strengthens Ties with the Office of the President to Boost Youth Engagement in European Integration
The Head of the Local Branch of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) in Montenegro, Edin Koljenovic, and Program Coordinator...
Empowering Youth in Politics: Young Leaders Unite in Budva for Dialogue and Cooperation
Young leaders from twelve political parties gathered in Budva from March 11 to 13 to discuss strategies for involving young...
RYCO meets with the Head of OSCE Mission in Montenegro
The Head of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) Local Branch in Montenegro, Edin Koljenović, welcomed the newly appointed Head...
Building Bridges Through Youth Exchange: Superschools Program Meets High Officials to Strengthen Regional Cooperation in Nikšić
On February 18, 2025, a high-level visit was held to one of the awarded Superschools programs, implemented as part of...
Advancing the Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda: Local Actions Across the Western Balkans
Efforts to localize the Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) agenda across the Western Balkans have brought together youth, civil society,...
RYCO’s Partnership Role in Promotion of the 4th Generation of Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) on Zlatibor
Zlatibor - From December 6th to 8th, RYCO played a pivotal role as a partner organization in the promotion of...
Celebrating Five Years of RISE: Empowering Change Across the Western Balkans
In the course of this year, RISE reached the milestone of five years since its establishment in the region for building social entrepreneurship and empowered youth in the Western Balkans. Celebrations marking this anniversary took place in Tirana, Sarajevo,...
Capacity building training for CSO representatives within the RYCOnnecting You(th) 6th Open Call for project proposals
Budva - A three-day capacity-building training on crafting project applications focused on youth mobility, cooperation, activism, and intercultural learning was...
Meet the Superschools in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Exchange and Mobility of High School Students in the Western Balkans for Reconciliation and Better Regional Cooperation
Sarajevo- 16 schools from Bosnia and Herzegovina have been awarded the title of “Super School” this year, and their proposed...
Meet the Superschools in Montenegro - Exchange and mobility of high school students in the Western Balkans contributes to reconciliation and better regional cooperation
PODGORICA - 5 schools from Montenegro received the title of "Superschool" this year, and their conceptual projects, which will contribute...
WB Youth Cultural Fund Local Training in Montenegro
Bijelo Pole - Capacity building training for writing project proposals and project implementation was held between 21st and 23rd of...
RYCO and Parliament of Montenegro Forge Path for Youth Empowerment and Regional Cooperation
PODGORICA – Head of RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr. Edin Koljenović met with Vice President of the Parliament...
RYCO Youth Talk in Podgorica Highlights Importance of Youth Empowerment and Inclusion in the Processes of Cooperation in the Western Balkans
Podgorica, March 28, 2024 - The RYCO Youth Talk held in the premisses of European House in Podgorica echoed a...

RYCO and OSCE Host Training and Forum on Youth, Peace and Security in Budva


Supporting Young Cultural Practitioners: WB Youth Cultural Fund Achievements Presented in Montenegro

High-Level Superschools Visit Highlights Student Exchange in Montenegro

Conference “Berlin Process Youth Forum – Conclusions and Recommendations in the Context of Montenegro” Held in Parliament

YPS Training Held in Montenegro: Strengthening Capacities of Schools and Civil Society for the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda

RYCO Goes to Berlin: Study Visit with the Delegation of the Parliament of Montenegro

RISE Local Forum in Podgorica: Youth Driving Change

Meet the Superschools in Montenegro – Exchange and mobility of high school students in the WB6 for reconciliation and better regional cooperation

Youth in Action: SHAPE THE FUTURE 2025 – Regional Summer Camp in Berane Gathered 50 Young People from the Western Balkans

RYCO and OSCE organized Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Conference in Podgorica

RYCO Montenegro Strengthens Ties with the Office of the President to Boost Youth Engagement in European Integration

Empowering Youth in Politics: Young Leaders Unite in Budva for Dialogue and Cooperation

RYCO meets with the Head of OSCE Mission in Montenegro

Building Bridges Through Youth Exchange: Superschools Program Meets High Officials to Strengthen Regional Cooperation in Nikšić

Advancing the Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda: Local Actions Across the Western Balkans

RYCO’s Partnership Role in Promotion of the 4th Generation of Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) on Zlatibor

Celebrating Five Years of RISE: Empowering Change Across the Western Balkans

Capacity building training for CSO representatives within the RYCOnnecting You(th) 6th Open Call for project proposals

Meet the Superschools in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Exchange and Mobility of High School Students in the Western Balkans for Reconciliation and Better Regional Cooperation

Meet the Superschools in Montenegro – Exchange and mobility of high school students in the Western Balkans contributes to reconciliation and better regional cooperation

WB Youth Cultural Fund Local Training in Montenegro

RYCO and Parliament of Montenegro Forge Path for Youth Empowerment and Regional Cooperation
RYCO Youth Talk in Podgorica Highlights Importance of Youth Empowerment and Inclusion in the Processes of Cooperation in the Western Balkans

RYCO LBO MNE successfully organized YPS Capacity Building Training in Bečići

RYCO MNE & OSCE Training for strengthening capacities of NGO representatives in Montenegro

RYCO MNE and OSCE Collaborate to Empower Young Journalists in Montenegro

Creating peace through theater and art in Bar

Strengthening Bonds Between RYCO and OSCE in Montenegro

Training for Hajde students from the region

Exploring Nature and Unity: Intercultural Youth Eco Kamp in Vusanje, Gusinje

Call for Applications 2023/2024: Western Balkans Meet Japan – A Bridge Into the Future
RYCO Leadership and Management Training in Budva

RYCO in Montenegro meets the French Ambassador



RYCO in Montenegro organized Youth Camp for young athletes

RYCO in Montenegro Celebrates the 60 Anniversary of the Elysee Treaty with the German and French Embassies

European Union and the Council of Europe have launched a campaign for the Western Balkans – “Block the hatred. Share the love.”

Capacity Building Training for Young Journalists organized by Local Branch Office in Montenegro

Capacity Building Training for CSOs from Montenegro successfully organized

RYCO Open Call for Capacity Building Training for Young Journalists from Montenegro

RYCO and Germany Award Nermina Hrnić from Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2022 Berlin Process Summit Logo Competition

Eco Camp in Gusinje and Plav

Open Call for Young Designers: 2022 Western Balkans Berlin Summit Logo Competition


RYCO in Montenegro Meets States Secretary of the Ministry for Sports and Youth

MEETING WITH YOUTH – UNITED IN DIFFERENCES

RYCO in Montenegro organized Youth Camp for young athletes


RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro meets with representatives of International Visegrad Fund and Slovakia Embassy in Montenegro

RYCO and Erasmus+ Offices in Montenegro to Work Together


Youth from Montenegro, RYCO, Diplomats Discuss European Values


RYCO in Montenegro Meets EYCA Representatives

No Future without Truth and Reconciliation

Seven Days, 45 Young People, 1540 kilometres, Seven Western Balkan Cities

Fifty Young People Travel Western Balkans in Volunteer Caravan

Western Balkan Superschools Are Step Closer to Change Region

RISE Selects Second Generation of Entrepreneurs from Western Balkans for Financial and Technical Support

Meet the Superschools of Montenegro

RYCO and EU Celebrate Successes of Projects Supported in Montenegro

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Remembrance and Dealing with Past Crucial for Peacebuilding

Schools from Region Are Becoming Superschools: RYCO Announces Final List of First Superschools Open Call

RYCO in Montenegro Close Partner for Implementation of French Presidency of Council of EU’s Activities

With positive stories, a platform for the meeting of young people in the Western Balkans was presented – Hajde!

Hajde, hurry up, a new Regional Platform for Youth Cooperation is waiting for You!

Youth go Hajde! New Year’s Meetup for Young Leaders from the Western Balkans

Participants Selected: Western Balkans Meet Japan – A Bridge Into Future

Young Athletes Promote Reconciliation and Cooperation in Montenegro

Students of Journalism from RYCO Regional Program Meet in Tirana

RYCO in Montenegro Meets New OSCE Ambassador to Montenegro

Better Region Starts with Volunteering

Western Balkan Ministers of Youth and Education Work Together for Better Region

RYCO and OSCE in Montenegro Organize Two Regional Activities

EU-Balkan Youth Forum, Hani: Youth to Unleash Their Potential at Home

RISE Project Is Double National #EEPA2021 Winner for Montenegro and Serbia

Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia Promote Intercultural Learning

RYCO in Montenegro Organizes Intercultural Youth Hub in Kotor

Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia Cooperate for Peace

International Day for Tolerance: Fostering Mutual Understanding and Peace

RYCO’s Regional Strategy Forum Is Example of Different Region

RYCO Meets Umbrella Youth Organizations from Western Balkans

Invitation to Tender for Communication and Visibility Campaign

RYCO in Montenegro Discusses Regional Peacebuilding with Young Leaders

Invitation to Tender for Supply and Production of Branded Visibility Materials

Apply for MIRAI Exchange Program: Western Balkans Meet Japan

Call for Applications: External Expert for Facilitation of RYCO Strategy Development

RYCO in Montenegro Organizes Superschools Info Session

RISE Supports 129 Young Entrepreneurs in Western Balkans

Apply Now: Superschools Open Call for Pool of Mentors

RYCO in Montenegro Strengthens Youth Intercultural Competencies in Sports

Invitation to Tender for Travel Management and Other Related Services for RYCO LBO in Montenegro

Open Call: Participate in Regional Conference on Entrepreneurship

RYCO in Montenegro Holds Consultative Workshop with School Student Bodies

Make Your School a Superschool

RYCO in Podgorica Discusses Youth Dialogue and Democracy

Peace Day: Youth Means Peace
